August 11th was an exciting day for many. It marked a new kind of commencement for WAM as fourteen young men received certificates of completion in an Advanced Carpentry and Entrepreneurship Program. The program was a great success. This was displayed, by the beautiful handcrafted wood carvings, frames,and furniture made out local Lukej wood.
Graduates with Yoshiko Yamaguchi from GEF. Photo: Tamie Bowman
Carved Lukej Government Seal with Yoshiko Yamaguchi reprenting GEF & WAM Director Alson Kelen. Photo: Joel Bowman
Friends, family, local business leaders along with President Heine attended this celebration of success and accomplishment.
It is WAM’s hope that the training received will help these young people realize their dreams and goals.